US Bridges

T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 46570

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 75
CrossesE Fk Des Moines R
Location2.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates43.56827, -94.67439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2001)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 75 over E Fk Des Moines R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.